MINR · Robinson R44 · 2020-07-27 · Hebron, NE, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN20CA316
Event ID
20200727X90604
Type
Accident
Date
2020-07-27
Location
Hebron, NE, USA
Coordinates
40.151943, -97.584442
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R44
Registration
N771GB
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight to sump the fuel tanks prior to flight.